Rick Perry’s Business Fund Gave Millions To Firms, Universities That Never Sent An Application
The first independent audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund concluded in the 98-page report by the state auditor that Governor Rick Perry’s job-creating fund awarded $222 million — almost half the money granted — to entities that never submitted applications or specific promises to create jobs.
Dallas News reports:
…paints a picture of a $500 million fund that, at least in its early years, gave away taxpayer money without a set evaluation process or a consistent criteria.
Early grants were awarded to companies or universities without their submitting formal applications, and some large projects were never required to create a single job — although that is the legislative mandate by which the fund was started.
Numerous contracts showed inconsistent requirements, weak compliance monitoring and led the auditor to state that it cannot verify many of the jobs or investments that were credited to the program.
Critics have complained that the Texas Enterprise Fund was a loosely controlled treasure trove for Perry to dole out state money to favored projects. The audit did little to dispel that.
One example of apparent mismanagement is the state’s termination of 23 contracts, resulting in $19 million being paid back. Auditors found the state should have collected another $3.8 million.
Perry’s role of choosing“winners and losers” for the funding has come under fire. Sen. Wendy Davis authored legislation which prompted the audit.
According to the Dallas News, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis’ opponent, has also said the incentive programs need to be re-evaluated.
Dallas News has a detailed report here.
Copyright 2014 Liberaland
By: Anomaly100
52 responses to Rick Perry’s Business Fund Gave Millions To Firms, Universities That Never Sent An Application
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mea_mark September 26th, 2014 at 09:26
What I want to know is, is Greg Abbott going to investigate and prosecute Perry?
mea_mark September 26th, 2014 at 09:26
What I want to know is, is Greg Abbott going to investigate and prosecute Perry?
Denise September 26th, 2014 at 09:31
oooh.ooh! I think somebody is going down. abbott is the ag gor texas. surely a special prosecutor would handle any indictments against perry.
Denise September 26th, 2014 at 09:31
oooh.ooh! I think somebody is going down. abbott is the ag gor texas. surely a special prosecutor would handle any indictments against perry.
Dave September 26th, 2014 at 10:27
Just like Walker here in WI. Seems to be a pattern of them taking taxpayer money ad giving it to their friends.
Dave September 26th, 2014 at 10:27
Just like Walker here in WI. Seems to be a pattern of them taking taxpayer money ad giving it to their friends.
Jean Nieman September 27th, 2014 at 13:33
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Jean Nieman September 27th, 2014 at 13:33
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Jean Nieman September 27th, 2014 at 13:34
He will soon be in ORANGE and doing time HOPEFULLY !
Jean Nieman September 27th, 2014 at 13:34
He will soon be in ORANGE and doing time HOPEFULLY !
doorkeeper November 10th, 2014 at 11:51
The federal government needs to come in and find perry and abbott both in jail for the crooks they are, republicans cant help lieing and stealing.
R.J. Carter November 10th, 2014 at 11:58
Yeah! Screw this due process business! Get a pitchfork!
doorkeeper November 10th, 2014 at 12:51
The federal government needs to come in and find perry and abbott both in jail for the crooks they are, republicans cant help lieing and stealing.
R.J. Carter November 10th, 2014 at 12:58
Yeah! Screw this due process business! Get a pitchfork!